
Mike Burle
Head of Marine Division
London
Articles

Insight
When art becomes the object of hate
No matter how well protected, any work of art on public display is vulnerable to damage – either accidental or deliberate. Michael Burle, explains how fine art underwriters balance the desire for access with the need for security.

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The challenges facing underwriters in Marine Cargo
Liberty Specialty Market’s Mike Burle is interviewed for our new podcast series. He discusses the challenges facing underwriters in Marine Cargo

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Are ultra-large ships leading insurers into deep water?
Globalisation and economics have led to a growing fleet of giant container vessels on the high seas. Mike Burle explains why it is cause for concern.

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Marine is on the up.....
It shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone that marine insurers have experienced some very difficult years. Yet although the sector remains challenging, the perspective is that, with the right discipline, the market is on the up.

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Is London's marine insurance market trapped in a cycle of self-defeat
Having achieved a degree of rate adequacy, London’s marine insurance market is losing its momentum. With over 30 years’ experience of underwriting marine risks, Mike Burle says now is not the time to reduce rates.